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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.93, 16,233.68 and 6,728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.93, 16,233.68 and 6,728.34 is: 9,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.93 : 16,233.68 = 6,728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.93/16,233.68 = 6,728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.93x = 16,233.68 × 6,728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.93x = 109,225,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,225,603.68/11,764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.00

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